Slavery happening in my country while I'm alive? An industry created around a great fruit that we call a vegetable only to dumb it down for our fast food conglomerates? GMO Science or the more old fashion experimental cross breeding to achieve more disease resistance, better taste, or the ability to bounce off the blacktop? Refrigeration decrements flavor? Purple? Heart health? I knew I liked good salsa, but who knew so much history, potential, drama, and tragedy surround the tomato. Mr. Estabrook tells a very intriguing story here. A great read about a vegetable. 

Review: Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit

The vision of tomato is something red, juicy and delicious, the perfect addition to any meal. When you think about it, the tomato may be the most prevalent fruit, and yes it is a fruit, in our diet ... Read full review

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Review: Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit

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